Capstone Heroes to be Honored During Creed Week

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The 2010 Capstone Heroes will be recognized at The University of Alabama with a ceremony on Friday, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Moody Music recital hall as part of UA’s annual Capstone Creed Week, March 1-5.

The Capstone Hero award was created to honor students, faculty/staff and student organizations whose contributions to life at the Capstone reflect the values within the Capstone Creed.

Since 2005, nearly 70 individuals and organizations have been honored with this award, which is presented annually during Capstone Creed Week.  This year’s honorees consist of 10 students, four faculty/staff and one organization.

The 2010 Capstone Heroes include:

Alan Blinder, a sophomore political science major from Norcross, Ga.

Anna Foley, a junior English major from Richardson, Texas

Michelle Fuentes, a political science doctoral student from Lake Forest, Calif.

Jeff Grice, a senior accounting major from Jasper

John Hammontree, a senior English major from Mt. Brook

Abigail Hardin, a sophomore apparel design major from Clinton, Miss.

Sarah Beth Henson, a senior political science major from Mobile

Caitlin Looney, a senior journalism major from Mobile

Andres Peña, a junior management major from Bay City, Texas

Frances Watts, a senior health care management major from Greenville

Kimberly Bowens, victim advocate, Women’s Resource Center

Rick Funk, senior associate director, Undergraduate Admissions

Roy Clem and Tony Humphries, WVUA

UA Honors College Mentoring Program

The Capstone Creed is a statement of values listed for students to abide by while attending the University. This year, a new addition to the creed, individual responsibility, will be emphasized during Capstone Creed Week. For more information on Capstone Creed Week or the Capstone Hero award, contact Corrie Harris at 205/348-6114 or charris@sa.ua.edu.

The Capstone Creed

As a member of the University of Alabama community,

I will pursue knowledge;

Act with fairness, honesty, and respect;

Foster individual and civic responsibility;

And strive for excellence.